Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... In Christianity, the “Our Father” prayer in traces hits roots back to Jesus’ preaching and practice, according to virtually all scholars. Catholics say this ...

According to Merriam-Webster, the word "prayer" comes from Middle English and Latin roots meaning "obtained by entreaty." The modern definition centers on an earnest request or wish to a God or god.

And lead us not into banal translations of the Lord’s Prayer. Catholics in the Diocese of Greensburg say they don’t mind Pope Francis’ proposed change to the Lord’s Prayer, as long as it faithfully ...

The start of daylight savings time coincides with the final weeks of Ramadan, the most sacred time of the year for Muslims. In 2026, the holy month of Ramadan began on Feb. 18 or 19, depending on the ...

In the Christian tradition, a birthday is not only an occasion for celebration, but also an important spiritual milestone. Since ancient times, believers have perceived this date as an opportunity to ...

Since it has been my privilege to write this column a number of fine folks from the area have written to me. All have been complimentary and kind. The one topic that received the most positive ...

Today is the National Day of Prayer. Across our country, people will gather to pray in churches, on courthouse squares and in other locations. Some will shy away from such gatherings because they do ...

Prayer for a son in the Orthodox tradition is not just a request to God, but an expression of parental care and spiritual participation in the fate of a child. We analyze the meaning, rules of reading ...